24 Days of Rum SBS Edition - Rum Advent Calendar filled with 24 x 2cl

Some rums tell wildly different stories, even when they come from the same corner of the world. 24 Days of Rum S.B.S. Edition is 24 single casks from 24 different corners of rum's map – each one bottled at the exact moment the cask had the most to say, and never to be found in that precise form again.

Expert's Description

24 Days of Rum S.B.S. Edition - Rum Advent Calendar filled with 24 x 2cl is a rum advent calendar with 24 different rums in miniature bottles at 2cl each, each from a single cask, with strengths from 46% to 62.8% and an average around 50.7%, and with two glasses in the box.

S.B.S. Edition sets itself apart from the rest of the family. Where Blue, Mocha and Black Edition line up 24 different rum brands side by side, every single window here comes from one individual cask from S.B.S. – 1423's own Single Barrel Selection series. No blending, no added sugar, no filtration – just each cask's own character, from tapping to bottle. The journey runs through Mauritius, Nicaragua, Guyana, Tahiti, four separate Jamaica casks, a Caribbean Blend, India, an Indonesia Blend, Fiji, Denmark, Panama, the Philippines, French Antilles, Scotland, Ecuador, Ghana, Réunion, Colombia, yet another Jamaica cask, Guatemala, Trinidad and Venezuela. The ages range from 4 to 28 years, and the casks themselves from 130 to as much as 250 litres – the smaller the cask, the faster and more forceful the influence of the wood.

Behind the concept is 1423 World Class Spirits from Odense, founded in 2008 by Bintu, Joshua and Glenn under the original name BJG. Shortly before their first rum release, Parminder S. Bhatia joined, and the company became 1423 ApS. In 2012, Thomas Vogensen, a trained accountant, came on board and helped turn the dream into a proper business, and 1423's has since become one of the most respected names in independent rum bottling in Europe – with S.B.S. as their own line of single-cask bottlings. For corporate gifts, the shop takes orders from 6 units upwards at ordre@whisky.dk.

Tasting Notes

Nose

There's no shared scent to expect here – that's the whole point of a set built from single casks. Some lean towards fresh coconut, vanilla pod and green banana, others bring heavy molasses, toasted coconut and caramel, and a few of the strongest casks send up a dry, almost peppery spice note alongside freshly cut oak.

Palate

On the palate the 24 range from light and creamy with toffee and a touch of cocoa to dry and bitter with roasted nuts, tobacco and dark fruit. The highest strengths bite back immediately – pepper, spice and a clear cask structure – while the milder casks bring softer fruit and a rounder sweetness, all without any added sugar.

Finish

Short and spiced on some, long and woody on others, but with the same underlying intensity regardless of which country or cask you land on. Several of the strongest casks keep the warmth going long after the last drop is gone.

Specifications

Name: 24 Days of Rum S.B.S. Edition - Rum Advent Calendar filled with 24 x 2cl
Producer: 1423 World Class Spirits
Region/Country: Rum from all over the world
Type: Rum Advent Calendar
ABV: 46-62.8% (cask strength, varies from cask to cask – average 50.7%)
Size: 2 CL per bottle
Number of bottles in the calendar: 24
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Edition: S.B.S. Edition
Serving suggestion: Best enjoyed neat at room temperature, one cask at a time – start with the mildest casks, and save the strongest, near-cask-strength expressions for last. A few drops of water can be added to the strongest to good effect.

Flavour Profile

Bold · Cask-Driven · Global · Raw · Versatile

Did You Know?

Some of the casks in this calendar hold just 130 litres – less than a quarter of a standard bourbon barrel. The smaller the cask, the greater the surface area the rum has against the wood relative to its own volume, so the smallest casks in S.B.S. Edition have picked up a far faster and more pronounced wood influence than the larger ones.

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Frequently Asked Questions About 24 Days of Rum S.B.S. Edition

What's included in 24 Days of Rum S.B.S. Edition?

The calendar holds 24 miniature 2cl rum bottles, each drawn from a single cask from S.B.S.'s own collection, plus two tasting glasses and a guide with notes for each day. Every cask carries its own story – country, distillation method, age and cask type – printed right on the label.

What does S.B.S. stand for, and why is this edition different from the other 24 Days of Rum calendars?

S.B.S. stands for Single Barrel Selection, 1423's own line of single-cask bottlings. Where Blue, Mocha and Black Edition each bring together 24 different rum brands, every window in this edition comes from one individual, unique cask – unfiltered, with no added sugar and often close to cask strength.

Is 24 Days of Rum S.B.S. Edition worth it?

Yes, because each cask exists only once. Once a single cask is bottled, that exact combination of origin, age and wood influence can never be repeated – which turns the calendar into something closer to 24 small collector's items than 24 standard rums.

Should the rum be cut with water, given several bottles are over 60% ABV?

It comes down to taste, but a few drops of water can work well on the strongest casks – it opens up the aroma without knocking out the flavour. The milder casks in the calendar hold up fine completely neat.

Is this calendar for seasoned rum collectors, or can beginners keep up too?

The high strength and single-cask approach make it most rewarding for those who already know their rum – but precisely because each cask differs so much from the next, it's also a fast way to understand just how much a single cask can shape flavour.

Can the bottles be saved for later, or do all 24 need to be opened in December?

The miniatures keep perfectly well stored dark and cool, even after the calendar has been opened – there's no need to rush through all 24 casks if some of them deserve more time.

Who is behind S.B.S., and how does the brand connect to 1423?

S.B.S. is 1423 World Class Spirits' own series of single-cask rum. The Danish company from Odense runs its own cask warehouse and selects casks from distilleries around the world rather than distilling itself – an approach that also underpins this calendar.

Which countries and cask types turn up in 24 Days of Rum S.B.S. Edition?

The calendar ranges from classic rum countries like Jamaica, Guyana and Trinidad to more surprising origins such as Scotland, Ghana and Denmark, matured in everything from bourbon and port casks to rarer types like Pajarete and Recioto.